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The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey


Jul 2, 2021

“Building Conversations” interview with Casey Grey hosted by Passive House Canada. This is the Q&A portion from the recorded webinar. Casey joins CEO of Passive House Canada, Chris Ballard, for a conversation on the importance of team, experience with Passive House, and the upcoming trades training that Passive House Canada is doing.

0:00 Podcast Intro

2:15 Passive House Canada Introduction: Mission, Passive House Certification (classic, plus, premium), ENERFIT

4:15 Casey Introduction 

5:08 Interview Casey

5:39 Casey inspiration getting into the Trade

7:20  Casey getting into the business 

8:35 The Conscious Builder Mission 

10:51 Major hurdles building to higher standards 

12:40 Educating prospects/Clients - How much does it cost?

14:05 What clients like the best about the finished home?

16:40 How do we improve the industry and move forward?

18:20 Establishing a sustainable construction business

21:05 What is the Integrated Design Process 

23:51 Off Site - Pre fab Construction

26:25 What can building officials  do to Improve the Industry? 

30:40 How do you address the “green premium”? 10-15% cost increase 

34:40 The effect of rising costs do to shortages?

37:20 What would you do differently in business?

Questions 

40:50 - Audience Q&A Session